Casual vs. permanent employees – getting this important distinction right

The distinction between a ‘permanent’ and a ‘casual’ employee is an important one. The rights and obligations of both parties of the employment relationship are dependent on the type of employment relationship.

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New Trusts Act

The Trusts Act 2019 received its final reading in Parliament on 24 July 2019 and Royal assent was given to it on 30 July 2019.  The Trusts Act 2019 will replace the Trustee Act 1956 with the intention of bringing trust law into the 21st century.

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Family law considerations when migrating to NZ

New Zealand is becoming an increasingly popular destination for migrants. This article explores important considerations for immigrants who experience a change in their personal relationship after settling in New Zealand.

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• NZ Immigration Update: Changes to minimum income thresholds

• NZ Immigration Update: Working holiday visa holders and fixed-term employment agreements​

• NZ Immigration Update: Significant changes to temporary work visas

• NZ Immigration Update: Parent category to reopen in 2020

• Skill Shortage List

• Dependent income thresholds increased

• Selling an earthquake damaged house with EQC/Insurance Claims

• High at work: will employers rights change if cannabis is legalised?

• Disputes tribunal jurisdiction increase – how can it help me?

• Common maintenance and repair issues under a commercial lease

• Protecting against a building company’s collapse – what you can do to minimise your risk if your builder goes bust

• Electronic Travel Authority

• Christchurch Terror Attacks - visas for family members

• Dealing with misconduct: The NRL’s no-fault stand down policy

• Mainzeal judgment highlights directors’ liability

• You’ve been appointed an attorney – now what?

• The end of 90 day trial periods, for some.

• Significant changes proposed to employer-supported work visas

• Centralised Visa Lodgement

• Changes to be introduced by the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018

• Significant changes proposed to employer-supported work visas

• Constantly sick employees and non-genuine sick leave. When is enough, enough?

• Delayed Processing Times

• What do you do if Immigration New Zealand have concerns about or have declined your visa application?

• When separation beats trust protection

• Land Covenants – be wary

• I’ve signed an agreement to lease, do I need to sign a deed of lease as well?

• Are you thinking of buying a house in New Zealand?

• Buying a rural lifestyle block - what do you need to know?

• Changes to interim visa conditions

• Are you sponsoring your parents for residence? Do you know about the latest changes?

• Vulnerable Workers

• One Property – Multiple Purchasers …What to do?

• Commercial Leases - Top 10 tips for landlords entering into a new lease agreement

• Does your Trust need an IRD number?

• Important changes to work visas and residence

• So you want to write your child out of your Will?

• How can I help my employee get residence?

• Labour market testing changes to work visa requirements

• The effect of marriage on your Will

• Important legislative changes for organisations that use labour hire workers

• Assignments of insurance claims – what’s really in it for purchasers?

• Changes to the Property (Relationships) Act

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